Mobile Accessories Reviews

There's a time and place for sophisticated and professional accessories. And then, there's a time and place for something fun and wild and just a little bit juvenile. Here, Pure Mobile is lining up 5 cool iPhone 5 accessories that will appeal to kids of all ages.

So get ready to unleash your inner child as we reveal our top picks for the coolest iPhone 5 accessories for both the young and the young at heart.

1. Griffin Moto TC Monster Truck

Pictured above, Griffin's Moto TC Monster Truck is one of those rare and wonderful iPhone accessories that's totally one hundred percent about fun.

A Bluetooth-controlled monster truck that you steer with your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, this baby allows you different steering styles and also lets you "select a pre-programmed route or record your own trail of destruction and relive the madness."

Remember when you were a kid and nothing was quite as cool as things that glowed in the dark? A lot of us had glow in the dark toy dinosaurs or star-shaped stickers on our bedroom ceilings.

Relive the wonder with iLuv's glow in the dark Aurora Glow iPhone 5 case. Available in three color combinations, it'll light up at night or under black light. Awesome!

3. Griffin Crayola Earbuds

Pure nostalgia: Griffin Crayola Earbuds in a crayon-shaped case

Kids have sensitive ears, so not all headphones are equally child-safe. But Griffin's designed their Crayola Earbuds with a built-in volume limitation to protect young ears.

But even if you're all grown up now, there's something nostalgic and fun about these earbuds, which are shaped like crayon tips and come in a fun Crayola crayon-shaped case. They also include different sized silicone tips so they're good for kids big and little.

4. PureGear Amazing Gamer iPhone 5 Case

So retro: Puregear's Amazing Gamer iPhone 5 case

PureGear's new RetroGamer line of cool iPhone 5 accessories will take you back to a time when pocket games had plastic ball mazes, not pixels. Playful and bright, you'll find it hard to put down their Amazing Gamer iPhone 5 case.

Another awesome remote control toy from Griffin, the Helo TC Assault Helicopter uses your iPhone 5, iPad or iPod Touch for aerial maneuvers and even comes with six red-eye missiles you can launch at your targets. The kids will have to compete with you for game time with this one.

Just because you're an adult now doesn't mean you shouldn't be able to have fun like a kid. And, from the nostalgia of crayons and glow in the dark to pocket toys and remote control vehicles, these cool iPhone 5 accessories prove that there's still lots of fun to be had for the young at heart.

We're starting the week off with a big punch of color at Pure Mobile with the arrival of some new iPhone 5 accessories. The iSkin Aura carrying case has just hit our shop in a lineup of vivid hues, perfect for the summer season ahead. And we're loving the balance of minimalism and vibrance it's bringing to our favorite Apple device.

With this latest carrying case, it looks like iSkin really worked to design an accessory that could capture the modern elegance of the iPhone 5. Elements of the new iPhone's aesthetic are echoed in the design of the Aura, with a texture and form that complements that of the iPhone 5.

iSkin Aura iPhone 5 Case in Blue

Made of tough Polycarbonate, the thin but strong iSkin Aura sports a luxurious finish of aircraft-grade aluminum, not unlike the backing material on the iPhone 5 itself.

Easy to snap on and off, this top-notch carrying case attaches to the sides of the phone, extending the color on the back to the length of both sides, The top and bottom of the iPhone, however, are left unobstructed, so you get total access to ports and controls.

iSkin Aura iPhone 5 Case in Green

Because the iSkin Aura is so slim (especially considering how tough it is) it's super portable and pretty lightweight. But its sleek, compact design also means you can easily use your iPhone docking station and other iPhone 5 accessories without actually having to remove the case.

iSkin Aura iPhone Case 5 in Black

But obviously, one of the things we love most about this lineup of new iPhone 5 accessories is the huge color selection. Available in a fresh spring green, teal blue, candy pink, vibrant orange and of course classic black, there's one to suit almost every taste. So if you're looking for a cool iPhone 5 case this summer, the iSkin Aura will keep your phone protected and beautiful for the season ahead.

Incipio's rugged line of Stanley cases for iPhone 5 has been around for a while now, starting back with iPhone 4/4S. But with a whole lineup of new colors for the seriously heavy duty Dozer case, Pure Mobile's welcoming an awesome collection of new iPhone 5 accessories.

Today's mobile accessory of the week, the Dozer case for iPhone 5, is the result of Incipio's unique partnership with tool maker Stanley. Inspired by the rough-and-tumble utility of construction tools, Incipio designed its Stanley line to be rugged, resistant, and ready to take on all manner of abuse.

But that functional toughness finds its apex in the Dozer case, the most heavily constructed carrying case in the Stanley collection.

Incipio Stanley Dozer iPhone 5 Case in Pink and Black

With a multi-layer design that combines shock-absorbing silicone and shatter-resistant Polycarbonate, the Dozer for iPhone 5 also features silicone port and button protectors to keep out dust and debris.

And though Incipio's Stanley collection has traditionally gone for a workman look, with a black and yellow color combination, they've now strated rolling out the dozer in a few new color combinations, like subtle grey and white, and feminine pink and black.

And though the construction of Incipio's Dozer case for iPhone 5 hardly needed any improvement in terms of rugged protection and utility, it's nice to see the brand offering up new color options to suit different tastes. After all, everyone should be entitled to a tough-as-nails carrying case that offers ultimate protection, even if their favorite color is pink.

The line goes: "with great power comes great responsibility." But in the case of Kensington's latest iPhone 5 desktop charger, great power just comes with great versatility. The AbsolutePower USB dock is the leading accessory maker's newest Apple charging dock. But it's also quite possibly one of the best accessories of its kind.

A lot of thought has been put into the design of this Apple desktop charger. For starters, it's sleek and compact, so it'll take up a minimal amount of space on your desk at home or at work. And its non-slip case means that it won't be sliding all over the place either. And if you're in a hurry, you don't even need to worry about removing your phone from its case.

But that's hardly the coolest thing about this iPhone accessory. And we at Pure Mobile have a hunch that it's called the AbsolutePower USB dock because it's one charger to rule them all.

Sure, it works great as desktop iPhone charger. But thanks to its USB to AC power adapter, it's easy to convert it into a portable charger that draws power via USB rather than a wall outlet. And since it's so compact, it's really easy to just toss this charge and sync stand into your bag and take it to go.

So, aside from doubling as a stand for face-time chats, and a desktop charger and syncer for multiple Apple devices, it's also a portable charger. It kind of makes you wonder if there's anything this iPhone dock doesn't do.

After knowing what Kensington's latest can do, it seems pretty clear that the AbsolutePower USB Dock is among the best iPhone docks – and maybe even the best iPhone accessories – to come our way in some time.

Beautiful and easy – that's Be.ez. The brand is best known for its practical, logical and cool accessories for MacBook and iPad, like laptop bags and sleeves. And this week, they're our deal of the day, with our entire collection of Be.ez bags, cases and sleeves at 50 percent off.

Be.ez's bright lineup of LA Besace backpacks for MacBook and more

Like the Apple products it primarily designs for, Be.ez seems to pride itself on a marrying function and quality with a cheerful, modern look. And their must have MacBook accessories, like the LE Reporter MacBook messenger bag and LA Besace MacBook backpacks all come ina bright and funky lineup of colors.

But with laptop bags and iPad cases, it's what's on the inside that counts. And Be.ez puts as much work into making functional, practical bags as it does into making accessories that look cool. Their messenger bags and other laptop bags are chock full of storage. There's a place for everything, so everything can be in its place.

A floral display of Be.ez LA Robe Sleeves for Macbook

Likewise, more streamlined accessories, like their LA Robe sleeves for both MacBook and iPad, may not come with lots of storage pockets, but they do offer maximum protection from scratches all with a cool, colorful look.

Be.ez LE Reporter MacBook Messenger Bag in Grey and Lagoon

With their paring of quality and cool, we'd say you're getting a good deal any time you outfit your gadgets in Be.ez gear. But the deal is even sweeter at half price. So if you're looking for the top MacBook accessories and iPad cases at a great price, stop by the Pure Mobile shop, where all Be.ez accessories are 50 percent off for a limited time.

For today's Pure Mobile accessory of the week, the name says it all. Designed for professionalism and portability, OtterBox's Commuter Galaxy S4 case has newly arrived at the Pure Mobile shop. And this awesome Galaxy S4 accessory is as slick as ever, ready to take on a heavy workload and follow you through the day.

We're no strangers to the OtterBox Commuter case at Pure Mobile. Rather, we've featured models of this carrying case for other phones, like iPhone 5, and even tablets, like the iPad. But as it comes to the Galaxy S4, we get another chance to shine a spotlight on the Commuter. And, boy, is this one busy little accessory.

Part of that has to do with just how many different way the Commuter case protects your Galaxy S4. Its multi-layer construction ensures that your phone is protected from as many harms as possible.

First, you get the self-adhering screen protector, which keeps your display clean, free of smudges, dust, and most importantly, scratches. Then, on the back, the Commuter case sports an interior silicone layer, which helps to absorb impact and cushions your phone from shocks.

Finally, on the outside, you get an armor-like outer layer of rigid polycarbonate which deflects bumps and shocks, ultimately protecting your Galaxy S4 in case of drops and more.

OtterBox's Commuter Galaxy S4 Case offer multi-layer protection

You'd think that all those layers add up to a bulky design. But this cool Galaxy S4 accessory is, after all, called the Commuter. And it couldn't live up to that name without being designed specifically for superior portability and ease of use. So the Commuter is actually a fairly slim and lightweight carrying case, easy to slide in and out of pockets and designed to allow easy access to all ports and controls.

Perfect for the professional on the go, the OtterBox Commuter is one of the best Galaxy S4 cases available for anyone who's looking for both thorough and rugged protection, as well as a sleek, cool look and ease of portability. And that makes it our accessory of the week.

Incipio's well known for its huge range of high-quality mobile accessories, but one lineup stands out from the rest for its rugged utility. For their Stanley collection of iPhone 5 cases, Incipio has teamed up with one of the world's best known tool-makers. The result? Some of the toughest, coolest iPhone 5 accessories on the market. And at 30 percent off for a limited time, they're Pure Mobile's deal of the week.

In keeping with ultility and quality of Stanley's professional-grade hand tools, this lineup makes for a collection of jobsite-ready iPhone carrying cases. And with models like the Technician, Dozer, Foreman and Highwire, there's a level of protection for every need.

The rugged Incipio Stanley iPhone 5 case lineup

While the Dozer certainly lives up to its name, with four tough layers of shock- and shatter-resistant protection, the streamlined Foreman is sleek, and portable, ready to go wherever you do.

Incipio Stanley Dozer iPhone 5 case

The utilitarian ruggedness of the Incipio Stanley lineup definitely shows up in the design aesthetic too, with most of these iPhone cases modeled after typical construction tools, in black, yellow and grey. But if you're into a bit of a softer look, you'll be happy to know that these hands-on iPhone accessories also come in a sweet pink, and even crisp modern white.

To be sure, the unique partnership of the Incipio Stanley carrying case lineup makes for some of the most resilient and professional, not to mention cool, iPhone 5 cases on the market. And with our limited time 30 percent discount, Pure Mobile's putting them in the spotlight, which is where they deserve to be.

Dubbed by Mashable as a sort of Swiss Army Knife for smartphones, a new, multi-use iPhone 5 accessory proves that expanding on your phone's functionality goes way beyond apps. Sometimes you need a physical tool, and the new Kickstarter campaign for the XiStera iPhone 5 accessory promises just that.

This nifty, multi-purpose tool works in tons of ways to let you get more out of your iPhone and to make your daily life just a bit easier. As far as iPhone 5 accessories go, the XiStera's got most of what you could desire.

About the size of a wine bottle opener, it works as a multi-position stand for your iPhone, a lens adapter, a wrap for your headphone cord, a tripod mount, and doubles as a stylus and optional LED lighting system. Oh, and it's also a bottle opener and keychain too.

When it's idle, this iPhone 5 accessory neatly attaches to the upper corner of your iPhone, with only about a quarter of the bulk of a regular iPhone 5 case. And it looks like it's going to be pretty affordable too.

Meanwhile, XIStera seems to be eyeing the countless possibilities for optional add-on accessories. And they're already at work on compatible iPhone car mounts and bike mounts, as well as a range of lenses and stylus covers in different colors.

One of the coolest iPhone 5 accessories to come out in so many months, it's no surprse that the XiStera has already reached its initial Kickstarter goal of $19,000 in just three days. They're now pushing toward their second fundraising target of $100,000, and something tells us they'll get there.

At the Pure Mobile blog, we're pretty fond of carrying cases and skins. Let's face it, they're something we use day in and day out. But today's Mobile accessory of the week is one of the unsung heroes of the cell phone accessory world. Yes, we're talking about chargers, and about PureGear's latest iPhone 5 Car Charger.

High tech cases are great and all. But if you've ever run out of battery on your iPhone, you'll know why chargers really hold the power in the grand scheme of things. Not much you can do witha dead phone huh?

But that's something you won't have to worry about too often with this new iPhone 5 charger. Since it's a car charger, you can power up while you're on the go. Just sit back, hook up your device, turn on the radio, and go. You'll be set when you reach your destination.

That alone isn't enough to make this charger our Accessory of the Week. But did we mention that PureGear's also built this charger kit with an extra USB port?

PureGear iPhone 5 Car Charger with Extra USB

Yep, it's a simple addition to a pretty standard product, but it makes all the difference, since you'll be able to power up your iPhone as well as your iPad, iPod – or any other device that charges via USB connection – simultaneously.

Oh, and PureGear's patented circuit board is especially designed to protect your gadgets from short circuits.

Your iPhone, iPad and iPod aren't much more than lumps of plastic, glass and metal if they're not charged. And this iPhone 5 car charger with extra USB from PureGear will help you make sure it never comes to that. May not sound as exciting as a new camera lens for your iPhone or a sexy new carrying case, but every bit as important, if not way more so.

With so many mobile accessories makers totally focused on making the next big accessory for Galaxy S4, you're bound to get a little overlap. And when it comes to carrying cases, there's not all that much room for variety, right? Not so, if you've seen the Exo, iSkin's latest and possibly best Galaxy S4 case to date.

Leave it to iSkin to do things a little differently. And with teh Exo, they totally have. Working with what's really a one-of-a-kind design centered around ridges that are easy to grip and offer up extra device protection, iSkin's managed to come out with Galaxy S4 acessory that seamlessly marries rugged practicality with a sophisticated look.

iSkin Exo Galaxy S4 Case in Pink

Here's the lowdown. The ribbed structure of the Exo case helps to disperse impact energy, which means its extra effective in absorbing shocks that come with bumps and drops. Meanwhile, its bezel-style design offers screen edge protection, something not all carrying cases can boast.

But this iSkin Galaxy S4 case doesn't just stop at protecting your phone from hazards you can see. With its patented Microban surface treatment, the Exo actually claims anti-microbial protection, so the surface of the case stays clean of odor- and stain-causing microbes and fungus.

iSkin Exo Galaxy S4 Case in Blue

But there's another side to the Exo we should mention. As iSkin puts it, "tough gets good looking" in the rugged sophistication of this carrying case. And a lot of effort has been put in here to give the Exo a cool, modern look.

Working on the priciple that "tough protection does not have to be bulky and unsightly," the Exo is surprisingly slim and compact for a case as protective as this. Boasting mix of high-gloss, brushed and perforated surface treatments, iSkin's come out with a look that's modern, high-tech and totally unique. And they're carrying in different colors too, from sophisticated black to more playful pink and blue.